Majestic mountain vistas, breathtaking coastal views, and an ambience woven by history and the four seasons -- here you can enjoy the varied flavors of the changing seasons amid historical townscapes. You'll find many things to see, along with convenient access. We welcome you to Chubu, where you're sure to have a thrilling trip!
Shizuoka
A Land of Tea and Hot Springs Overlooked by Soaring Mount Fuji, Japan's Highest Mountain
Shizuoka Prefecture is Japan's largest producer of tea. The prefecture is endowed by natural beauty, including gorgeous scenery set off by Mount Fuji in the hot springs of the Izu Peninsula, with many historical sites remaining from the area's days of glory as an important stretch along the old Tokaido thoroughfare.
Major specialty products : Tea, eel, Ishigaki strawberries, wasabi
Number one in Japan for : Production of motorcycles, production of pianos, production of plastic models, production of greenhouse melons
Sightseeing destinations : Shizuoka Prefecture Tourist Association
Bentenjima Kaihin Park
Bentenjima Kaihin Park is located along the Bentenjima Sea Bathing Beach, which is a famous spot for sea bathing and shell gathering. The sunset looking beyond the Hamana Ohashi Bridge is very beautiful, so it is also...
Izu-Nagaoka Hot Springs
This hot spring town stretches to surround Mount Genji, which abounds with natural beauty. There are many high-class ryokans built in pure Japanese style. Some accommodations boast great a view of Mount Fuji from thei...
Ito Hot Springs
It is said that the hot spring was found in Heian period and had been very prosperous as a place for hot-spring cures. Matsukawa River runs through the town and the hot-spring town developed along the river is filled ...
Ryosen-ji Temple
This temple was the place where Shimoda Treaty, an appendix to the Convention of Kanagawa was concluded. There is a treasure house in the precinct where the history of manners and customs of Shimoda is introduced (fee...
Fujikawa Rakuza
Fujikawa Rakuza is a Michi-no-eki (a service area on a trunk road with parking, rest rooms and shops selling local products) that can be accessed from the general prefectural roads and from the up line of Tomei Expres...